Luludi Shukar - development of access to cultural expression of the Roma minority from Banat through Romanian-Norwegian cooperation

About this project

<p>The project aims to empower the Roma minority in the western area by strengthening the cultural identity of this minority. In this sense, the project will address the problems of inequitable access to cultural resources and the degradation of cultural infrastructure in rural areas, two issues that limit access to Roma culture in its entirety. With an effervescent development in the post-communist period, Roma culture reached the maturity necessary for the development of contemporary cultural products: written word, documentary film, painting, sculpture, cultural aspects often ignored by the media who prefer to limit Roma culture to folklore, ignoring its maturity. In this sense, the project will develop a support infrastructure for the cultural expression of the Roma minority focused on two levels: human resource development through training activities related to cultural product development and management, development of a dance and theatre troupe activity in which the Norwegian partner will mobilize most of the necessary resources for cultural education by organizing training sessions and exchange visits; development of a physical, mobile infrastructure, consisting of a mobile stage and a mobile cinema. Using this infrastructure, the project will develop a program to present the Roma culture in its entirety that will be presented in 15 cultural events, mostly in rural areas, one of them in Timisoara in 2023 when it will be the European Capital of Culture, attracting over 1500 people.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The bilateral cooperation with the Norwegian partner played a crucial role in supporting and inspiring young Roma artists. Through a series of online workshops, the partner provided valuable guidance, sharing expertise in cultural production and artistic development. Their involvement extended beyond virtual collaboration, as they visited the project site to engage directly with the artists, and attend rehearsals. Additionally, the Norwegian partner connected with local arts organizations in Timișoara, strengthening international collaboration.

Project partners

• INTERNATIONAL VOICE OF JUSTICE - EUROPE Donor project partner· Norway
• TIMISOARA MUNICIPALITY HOSE OF CULTURE Project partner· Romania
• ROMA ACTORS ASSOCIATION Project partner· Romania